ultra vires

[uhl-truh vahy-reez]

adverb

Law.

1. beyond the legal power or authority of a corporation, corporate officer, etc. (intra vires ).

ultra vires

/ ˈvaɪriːz /

adverb

1. (predicative) law beyond the legal power or authority of a person, corporation, agent, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultra vires¹

First recorded in 1785–95; Latin: literally, beyond strength

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultra vires¹

Latin, literally: beyond strength